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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and E-M5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was announced 7 years later than the E-M5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 III grades versus the E-M5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-M5

 E-M1 III E-M5 
RevealedFebruary 2020April 2012Fresher by 95 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k610kClearer display (+427k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 E-M5 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M5

 E-M1 III E-M5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 III and the E-M5.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and E-M5 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and E-M5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 III to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
82
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography information
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus OM-D E-M5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-11 2012-04-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 35
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 425 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 826
Other
Battery life 420 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $1,800 $799